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Independence High’s Joe Reddish is The Observer’s defensive player of the week

Independence High’s Joe Reddish is The Charlotte Observer’s defensive player of the week.

Reddish had an interception, defended three passes and had four tackles in a 55-6 win over Olympic Dec. 10.

This story was originally published November 13, 2022 at 12:37 PM.

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